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Decoding Nicea
There are a lot of opinions and rumors about Constantine, the Council of Nicea, and the events of the fourth century that changed Christianity to Christendom. Not only will you get the incredible story, with all its twists, plots, and intrigues, but you will find out how history is done and never wonder what is true again.-
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Through the Bible: John 1:1
As pointed out a few days ago, this “through the Bible” session is going to begin with Tatian’s Diatessaron, a harmony of the four Gospels put together around the year 160. This will let us go through all the Gospels … Continue reading
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Introduction to Tatian’s Diatessaron
Today I am working from the introduction page to Tatian’s Diatessaron. As I said yesterday, it is a harmony of the Gospels written around the year 160. If you follow the link, Point 20 talks about the translation of the … Continue reading
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Decoding Nicea Interview!
I am excited to announce that I am going to be interviewed on the Seminary Dropout podcast. Shane Blackshear has interviewed such notable Christians an N.T. Wright and Max Lucado. I will be interviewed this Wednesday, August 10. You don’t … Continue reading
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Encouragement from the Septuagint
What does the Lord seek from you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to be ready to walk with the Lord your God. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, Micah, psalms
Straight Outta the Tomb
Originally posted on Dead Heroes Don't Save:
My point is … a first-century Jew, faced with the crucifixion of a would-be messiah, or even of a prophet who had led a significant following, would not normally conclude that this…
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Some Beginning Articles on the Church
For some reason, I ended up on the subject of church life on my new site. It took a while to pull all three of these posts together, even though one was once previously written on this blog. That article, … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Early Christianity, Evangelicals, missions, Protestants, Teachings that must not be lost, Uncategorized, Unity
Tagged elders, Evangelism, evangelist, missions, Pastor, preaching, Teaching, what is a church
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Ancient-Faith Blog moved to PaulFPavao.com
I made a new web site at http://www.paulfpavao.com to replace my blog. I got frustrated with writing blog posts that just slipped away into the past so that I couldn’t even find them. So all my new “blog posts” will … Continue reading
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Romans 5:17-18: The Gift of Righteousness
I have been having a great discussion about the definition of “grace” in the Bible. In the midst of it I ran across Romans 5:17-18 and was really touched by it. I am pretty sure I have read those two … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness, Modern Doctrines, Uncategorized
Tagged gift of righteousness, last Adam, new man, Romans 5:17-18
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The Top 10 Posts of 2014
Originally posted on Not For Itching Ears:
? That’s right, my friends. The following post contains our own version of the Top 10 list: The top 10 posts written at Not For Itching Ears this year. We want to thank all of you…
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Questioning Our Protestant Tradition of Sola Scriptura
Originally posted on Not For Itching Ears:
Nothing but Scripture? It is becoming apparent to me that no church, no theologian, no follower of Christ actually lives out their faith based on the idea of Sola Scriptura. Sola scriptura as a principal states…
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